The Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry into the Government’s proposals for a new environmental watchdog and its proposals to bring environmental principles into UK law after leaving the EU.

Tough new measures to protect the nation’s critical infrastructure and digital services from cyber attacks and computer network failure come into force this week.

Ofwat has launched a new consultation seeking views on improving water companies’ licences by tightening up company ownership requirements to enhance protections for customers.

The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has launched a new inquiry into the regulation of the UK water sector.

With climate change and a growing population likely to place ever greater strains on vital water resources, a new report released today by water sector regulator Ofwat explores the potential options to help cut demand for water over the next 50 years.

The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs has issued official comment refuting recent national press coverage of the UK Government’s ambition to eliminate single-use plastic waste - some media have suggested the Government is planning on ‘banning’ wet wipes.

Members of the House of Lords are warning that failure to incorporate protection contained in EU Directives into UK law, including The Marine Strategy Framework, Air Quality, Habitats and Water Framework Directives could see current environmental protections weakened post-Brexit.

Michael Gove has told Ofwat he hopes that proposals the regulator is planning to take to address concerns about financial practices used by some water companies can be implemented in full without the need for government intervention or legislation.